Bangladesh Headlines
Investigative documentary journalism on Bangladesh — economic analysis, environmental investigations, infrastructure, development, and culture. Source-verified, data-driven, no conjecture.
Sundarbans Under Siege: Oil Spills, Salinity Intrusion and Climate Collapse
The Sundarbans — the world's largest mangrove forest and a UNESCO World Heritage site — faces a triple threat from industrial accidents, rising salinity, and climate-induced habitat loss. Using satellite imagery analysis, Bangladesh Forest Department data, and UNESCO monitoring reports, we document the accelerating degradation.
Bangladesh's Electric Vehicle Bet: 100,000 E-Rickshaws and the Grid Challenge
Bangladesh has one of the world's fastest-growing electric vehicle fleets — but most of it is three-wheeled. Using Bangladesh Road Transport Authority registration data, Power Division grid studies, and battery manufacturer surveys, we examine the opportunities and risks of the silent EV revolution on Bangladesh's streets.
The Remittance Pipeline: How $25bn from the Diaspora Powers Bangladesh's Economy
Bangladesh received $25.2bn in remittances in FY2025, making it the world's seventh-largest remittance recipient. Using Bangladesh Bank data, World Bank migration reports, and household surveys, we trace where the money comes from, how it flows, and where it goes.
Padma Bridge Economic Impact: $3.6bn Investment and the 2x GDP Multiplier
The Padma Multipurpose Bridge — built entirely with Bangladesh's own funds after the World Bank withdrew financing — has generated a measurable economic multiplier effect. Using Bridge Management data, Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics surveys, and satellite nightlight analysis, we quantify the return on the country's largest infrastructure investment.
The Education Finance Gap: Student Loans and Access in Bangladesh
Higher education costs in Bangladesh have risen 68% since 2019 while household incomes grew 22%. Using University Grants Commission data, education ministry budget documents, and student loan repayment records, we investigate the growing affordability crisis in Bangladesh's tertiary education system.
Dhaka Metro Rail at Two Years: Ridership, Revenue and Urban Transformation
Since opening its first segment in December 2022, the Dhaka Metro Rail (MRT-6) has carried over 200 million passengers. Using DMTCL operational data, city planning documents, and traffic congestion studies, we assess whether the $3bn investment is delivering on its promise of urban transformation.
Bangladesh's Forex Puzzle: Reserves, Imports and the IMF Chapter
Bangladesh's foreign exchange reserves fell from $46bn in 2021 to $24bn in 2025, triggering an IMF bailout programme. Using Bangladesh Bank balance sheet data, IMF programme documents, and trade finance records, we reconstruct the reserve drawdown and assess the path to recovery.
RMG After Rana Plaza: Bangladesh's $47bn Garment Empire's Second Act
Twelve years after the Rana Plaza collapse killed 1,134 workers, Bangladesh's ready-made garment industry has doubled in value to $47bn in annual exports. Using ILO inspection data, Accord reports, and BGMA export records, we assess whether the safety revolution has matched the commercial growth.